Parks · Our pick in Helsinki
Esplanadi Park
Between the two Esplanadi streets
About Esplanadi Park
The Esplanadi Park runs between Pohjoisesplanadi and Eteläesplanadi, from Svenska Teatern to the Market Square, with Kappeli at its harbour end (MyHelsinki; vihreatsylit.fi).
Why it's on our list
- Kappeli
- Summer music stage
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Esplanadi Park before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Esplanadi Park, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Kämp50 m1 min walk
- Hobo Helsinki100 m2 min walk
- The grand hotels of Helsinki: the back story150 m2 min walk
- Hotel F6150 m2 min walk
- Hotel Haven250 m3 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Esplanadi Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- AleksanterinkatuTram 2Tram 4Tram 5Tram 7150 m2 min walk
- KauppatoriTram 2250 m3 min walk
- SenaatintoriTram 2Tram 4Tram 5Tram 7250 m3 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Pohjoisesplanadi50 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Kasarmikatu200 m2 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Ateneum350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Market Square350 mWalk 5 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Helsinki Cathedral400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Uspenski Cathedral700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Amos Rex700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Oodi850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Temppeliaukio Church1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Löyly2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Helsinki Airport17 kmCar or taxi 51 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Pasila3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min